2014 Cadillac ELR - WR TV POV Test Drive

General Motors has taken their Voltec plug-in hybrid technology that was first seen in the Chevrolet Volt and headed upmarket with the Cadillac ELR coupe. With a full driving range of 340 miles between its 16.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack and 1.4-liter,gas-powered generator (or 37 miles on electricity only), the ELR offers an alternative to premium all-electric offerings like the Tesla Model S to buyers who're concerned about range limitations and charging times.

Recently we got a chance to get up close and personal with the ELR, providing us a chance to capture an in-depth look at the sights, sounds, and driving manners of the new coupe. So, does this new high tech Cadillac live up to its $82,135 price tag?

www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/wr-tv-2014-cadillac-elr/

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Comments

Stop using your turn signal for no reason. You only use them when there are cars behind you. There was no one behind you every time. Annoying.

about 11 months ago

Stephen J.P. Ingley

Awesome Test Drive...Thank You...JP

about 1 year ago

Electric Caddi on 22's

I have this car and a Volt. Love them both, no complaints and no repairs needed. Has the Volt since 2012 and the ELR for a few weeks..
2 totally different cars, the Volt does not even come close to the ELR.

about 1 year ago

brian oloya In reply to Electric Caddi on 22's

ProjectRehab313 not to mention the compliments you get all the time in the elr for a supposedly ugly car in real life stunning and the tech .... and a lot faster then people think....

about 9 months ago

Cameron_540

You should do a Cadillac XLR Pov

about 1 year ago

Coupydog

Beautiful car, quiet design! IdK why they didn't continue the model, put a gas V6 in & call it, "Eldorado?" They could've had success with that ...and I'm not even on the committee LoL!

about 1 year ago

G Higgs

Those turn signals!!! Hyper annoying! Clank-clank! Clank-clank!

about 2 years ago

Will roux In reply to G Higgs

G Higgs ok so its not just me!

about 2 years ago

Spike Wars!

if caddies were people they'd be hot af

about 2 years ago

Big Ron

An electric Cadillac? Jesus. To weird, to ugly, to expensive. I have no doubt Handling and steering will be diabolical.

about 3 years ago

jian shi In reply to Big Ron

YOU GOT TO TEST DRIVE IT BEFORE YOU SAY SOMETHING. I TEST DRIVE ONE, THE BEST CADILLAC I HAD EVER DRIVE. IT'S SUPER NICE CAR, VERY COMFORTABLE TO DRIVE, FEEL VERY GOOD TO DRIVE, YOU CAN GET A USED ONE WITH LOW MILES FOR UNDER 30,000

about 2 years ago

Lee Moon

I always enjoy the Winding Road POV videos. The ELR and 2nd gen Chevy Volt are both cars that I'm interested in for my next vehicle. Thanks for doing this video.

about 3 years ago

Ayannah ♥

I'm a GM fan, but I would take a Telsa instead.

about 3 years ago

weirdshibainu

Despite its short comings and price, I really like this car.

about 3 years ago

Coupydog

Very nice, smooth & quiet. The only sounds you hear are turn signals & the tires rolling over EVERY tar line & crack in the road? Maybe they should do something about those tires for a base $76,000 MSRP?

about 4 years ago

lt118436572 In reply to Coupydog

+Coupydog Welcome to Michigan!

about 3 years ago

weirdshibainu In reply to Coupydog

Caddies have road noise. Quietest cars gm makes are Buick's

about 3 years ago

Trades46

A beautiful coupe and great fuel efficient powertrain.
However, it is IMHO ~$30k too dear.

about 4 years ago

Han

"So, does this new high tech Cadillac live up to its $82,135 price tag?"
No

about 4 years ago

luke anker

this is just an overprice chevy volt...in this price bracket just buy a tesla which is something of even more quality.

about 4 years ago

ɯɐS ʎllǝuuoᗡ

A car with no character. Great! GM is really making some good cars.

about 4 years ago

pleb

seems like a really nice Cadillac

about 4 years ago

Jordi7174

By the looks of the roads and highways, it looks like you live in southern Michigan?

about 4 years ago

Monte Olsen

Nice car. Very nicely finished inside and a quiet ride. Chevy's done this one well.

about 4 years ago

Volvocloud

Is this a fancy two door Volt?

about 4 years ago

brian5o

It is kind-of different seeing a Winding Road for Drivers video without an exhaust note present.

It's funny though, even though I love a car with a great sounding exhaust system, I also really appreciate the silence of an electric car and the unobstructed whooshing of cutting through the wind.

about 4 years ago

Connecticut Dashcam

It is overpriced, but the people who are going to buy it, are buying it because it's a cadillac.

about 4 years ago

Toro Cars In reply to Connecticut Dashcam

its now 2018, few years after debut ELR. Price situation has flip flop. a used 2014 ELR is at $27,000 while 2013 model S is at 45-50,000 !

about 1 year ago

Николай Батурин

Please tell me whether your test mercedes w222 s600 ? Just to see him in our area is unrealistic,and thanks to your channel I have a chance to see this car in statics and in motion. I'd like to see! Sincerely Your subscriber !﻿

No. For that kind of money I'd have a second hand 993 911, a Ferrari F355 and a Mercedes CLK55 AMG.

about 3 years ago

Bad Drivers of the DC Area

Personally, I'd go with the Volt. For 34k, you get the same electric range and almost the same features. Also with that you get extra space in the back!

about 4 years ago

Josh Galka

Can anyone tell me what the actual price of this is?

about 4 years ago

Big Ron In reply to Josh Galka

The handling and steering are awful!?

about 3 years ago

JamesEarlMoans In reply to Josh Galka

Starting at 75K

about 4 years ago

Josh Galka

I see no drawbacks! This is fantastic!

about 4 years ago

GTS221 In reply to Josh Galka

:)) Maybe you should look closely :D
For the same money if you want a hybrid like the ELR you can get the 3 series hybrid or if you want a pure electric and probably the best electric car right now check Tesla Model S, compared to this, worth every money and doesn`t need to invest more money in it because the maintenance is allmost none, even Jay Leno said it and Tesla builded superchargers and is keep building them at every 150 miles between. Superchargers are basicly free stations where you can charge your Tesla in 30 minutes.

And the funny part is that Tesla is at the same price at this or if you go for the 60kw model with 210 miles of real range (230 rated) is 10k less than the ELR and you have 8 years of waranty on the Tesla.

about 4 years ago

Josh Galka

Hate all you want, I love this car! I don't care what the price is, I must buy!

about 4 years ago

John Car In reply to Josh Galka

+Josh Galka Used market is now half price. good time to buy

about 3 years ago

DaveK183

nice and smooth

about 4 years ago

GTS221

For 75k you can buy a nice Tesla Model S :)
More power, faster, better range, beatifull and doesn`t make that 4 cylinder noise.
And you get free electricity with Tesla superchargers that btw charges your car 100% in just 1 hour or 150 miles in 20 minutes ...
ELR is overpriced by a lot i think.

And let`s not talk about Tesla`s waranty .. 8 years..

about 4 years ago

Jordan Park In reply to GTS221

+Oleksii Pinchuk Ahh ok

about 4 years ago

Oleksii Oleksii In reply to GTS221

If you live in USA. But, if you live in something like Ukraine (almost shithole)..... No public chargers. Only your home outlet

about 4 years ago

Jordan Park In reply to GTS221

No offense Tesla is NICE, but the price is pure shit, With that money I'd buy a 2010 ZR1 or a GTR.

about 4 years ago

Protector of the Republic In reply to GTS221

That I agree. The fact that after buying this car you can basically drive it completely free across the country is more than amazing. Never before has a car allowed for it's owner to drive it without worry about paying for fuel or electricity. That's just awesome !